Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from DR Congo, patient has died

Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case, imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a large outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain is ongoing. The patient has died and 28 contacts have been traced including family and health workers.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Healthtech Infrastructure, and 13 sources have reported it between 6 Oct 2026 and 7 Oct 2026.